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Recipe by Michal Frischman

Cauliflower Steak with Pistachio Cream

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Cauliflower Steak with Pistachio Cream
Parve Parve
Easy Easy
8 Servings
Allergens

Contains

- Tree nuts
40 Minutes
Diets
- Vegetarian - Pescatarian - Gluten Free - Vegan - Paleo - Low Carb - No Refined Sugar - Keto

This concept was born out of one of Chanie’s and my legendary brainstorm sessions (sometimes we even talk about food). It’s a dish I would order in a restaurant and then tell all my friends about. And aren’t we friends?

Ingredients

Cauliflower Steak

  • 2 heads cauliflower, sliced into steaks (see note)

  • 4 tablespoons Gefen Olive Oil

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Optional Garnish

  • chopped parsley

  • pomegranate seeds

  • pickled red onions

Pistachio Cream

  • 2 cups shelled pistachios

  • 1 ounce (30 grams) fresh parsley (optional)

  • 1 avocado, sliced or cubed

  • 2 and 1/2 teaspoons salt

Wine Pairing

Hagafen Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Directions

Prepare the Cauliflower Steak

1.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius).

2.

The cauliflower prep is a method more than a recipe. We’re looking for a creamy, soft interior with a deeply caramelized and browned exterior, and you need the following items to make that happen: a nondisposable baking pan, a hot oven, and oil. Cooking sprays will not cut it.

3.

Line two baking sheets with Gefen Parchment and lay out the cauliflower steaks. Drizzle liberally with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 40 minutes or until the bottoms are deep brown and the tops are getting crispy.

Prepare the Pistachio Cream

1.

Bring a medium pot of water to boil and blanch the pistachios for 30 seconds. Drain and move to a clean, lint-free towel. Rub vigorously with the towel until the brown skins come off. (You can skip this step and just have a less vibrantly green end result.)

2.

Transfer pistachios to the bowl of a food processor. Process on medium-high for at least seven minutes, stopping to scrape once or twice, until the nuts have formed a paste similar to marzipan. Add parsley (if using), avocado, and salt and process again.

3.

Stream in the oil and then the water, until it’s a thick, creamy smooth mixture, the texture of chummus. If it’s too thick, add another tablespoon of water at a time.

To Serve

1.

Spread the pistachio cream onto a platter and place the cauliflower on top.

2.

Bonus points for garnishing with chopped parsley, pomegranate seeds, or pickled red onions.

Tips:

If making the cream more than three days in advance, store in the freezer and defrost in the fridge.

Notes:

My grocery sells checked fresh cauliflower. If unavailable, you can use frozen florets. There will be less texture variance in the cauliflower, but it will still be delicious.

Credits

Photography by Hudi Greenberger
Styling by Renee Muller

Recipe tags

cauliflowers kosher for passover Michal Frischman Michal Frishman Pesach pistachios vegan vegetable side dish veggie sides
Cauliflower Steak with Pistachio Cream

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Jgo
Jgo
1 month ago

So far, this appears to be the only recipe I’ve looked at tat is Keto correct. It is about 10% protein, 9% net carbs and 77% fat.

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